Invest Alberta
“With a tailored location strategy, supportive investment community, and record-breaking growth in tech, manufacturing, energy, and more, Alberta is a destination of choice for global investors looking for talent, affordable real estate, low business costs, and high quality of life.”
— Rick Christiaanse, CEO,
Invest Alberta
FAST FACTS
Population (2021): 4,262,635¹
GDP (2022): $331.5 billion CDN²
¹Statistics Canada
²Gov’t of Alberta
TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS
Agriculture: Alberta’s agriculture sector, worth $16.1 billion (2022), offers global connectivity and investment opportunities in alternative proteins, indoor farming, and technology.
Technology and Innovation: Alberta’s innovation hub thrives with 3,000+ tech firms, record VC investment. $20B forecasted spending on DX, excelling in AI, ML, AR/VR, and cybersecurity.
Energy and Clean Technology: Alberta pioneers renewables, low-carbon fuels, and CCUS innovation, making sustainable energy strides while harnessing its vast oil reserves.
TOP PROJECTS
COMPANY | LOCATION | JOBS |
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. | Wheatland County | 1,500 |
Mphasis | Calgary | 1,000 |
Rogers Communications Inc. | Calgary | 500 |
Infosys | Calgary | 500 |
Phyto Organix | Strathmore | 80 |
INVESTMENT AND GROWTH FUND
The Government of Alberta’s Investment and Growth Fund is a unique incentive to support well-established, financially sound companies considering a comparable location to choose Alberta as their investment home.
TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS
#2 Canada: Agriculture | 2023 Global Rankings |
Top 10 Canada Fastest Growing Provinces | 2023 Global Rankings |
LATEST NEWS
Exploring The Energy Future
As industries seek to diversify energy sources, government initiatives remain central to these efforts.
Fortinet To Invest $30M In Downtown Alberta
Fortinet, a U.S.-based global cybersecurity leader, plans to invest $30 million in the Alberta, Canada, technology sector.
New Laminam Facilities Reflect Commitment To Sustainability
Philip Eeles, President, Laminam North America discusses the company's current corporate expansion and its five new facilities across Canada and in Texas.